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Information Security Analyst Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$65.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,770/year ($8,148/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Information Security Analysts (5th of 50), with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 6,100 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $136,550 a year — though pay ranges from $85,790 for newcomers to $226,190 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $136,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $176,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $226,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,100 Information Security Analyst jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $136,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,770 — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
| Gross (median) | $136,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,506 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,446 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$6,828 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,770 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,148 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in Massachusetts?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in Massachusetts is $136,550 per year ($65.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,540 and $176,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $136,550, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $97,770 per year ($8,148 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.4%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,100 Information Security Analyst jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.